Yacht Racing
Rolex Middle Sea Race and Giraglia Cup

Giraglia Cup - Logistics

Logistics

Useful information about the Giraglia Cup including key dates, getting to and from the race and the nearest airports.

Key Dates

Get on board: June 11

Racing: June 12-19

Ready to fly home: June 21

Please remember that these are indicative dates  -as always with sailing we are dependent on the weather so, if you can, we’d recommend building in some flexibility in your flight bookings.

Getting there and back

Simply book one return flight - we will return to St Tropez after the race. Nearest airports include:

  • Toulon-Hyeres – Direct flights from Stanstead (Ryanair)
  • Nice – Direct flights from Luton (Easyjet)
  • Cannes

The set up

  • 10 days on the water
  • Over 500 miles sailing
  • In and Off-shore sailing
  • Yacht Racing News

  • Racing Sail Inventory (North)

    North 3DL Main (end of 2009)
    North 3DL Light No 1 (end of 2009)
    North Radial Heavy No 1,3,4
    North Assymetric Spinnaker (start of 2009)
    North Heavy Spinnaker
    North Light and Large Spinnaker (start of 2009)

  • Other Yacht Racing Gear

    Expedition (route and weather planning)
    Rod rigging
    Nexus FDX instruments
    IRC rating 1.042
    Faired and templated keel